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Human Population and Resource Use Unit 3
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Module G Earth & Human Activity HMH Science Dimensions
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1
What is per capita consumption?
the amount of resources being removed from Earth over a period of time
the amount of time it takes for a natural resource to be formed
the amount of time it takes for a natural resource deposit to be depleted
the amount of resources a person uses over a given period of time
2
Technology used in making automobiles had some unintended negative effects
Technology used in automobiles led to exhaust that pollute the environment
Automobile technology led to traffic jams in major cities
Factories for building automobiles led to jobs
Automobile use led to highway accidents
3
Which of these is most responsible for global deforestation
increased need for furniture
climate change
increased demand for agriculture
forest fires
4
as the population grows, more individuals use available natural resources
False
True
5
as more humans use natural resources, there are more extinctions
True
False
6
What percentage of water on Earth is fresh water?
18
7
3
0.5
7
What agricultural process causes the greatest damage to living things?
introduction of natural predators
use of pesticides and herbicides
use of cover crops
crop rotation
8
What can cause the electricity use in NYC to decrease?
improvements in technolgy
all of these
decrease in use
buying fewer things
9
what best describes how an increase in fossil fuel consumption might impact the environment
people will preserve more regions as they search for fossil fuels
the amount of fossil fuels will increase because more will be needed
the increase in fossil fuels will decrease pollution
the environment could be harmed as we search for more fossil fuels
10
Which of these energy resources IS NOT renewable?
solar power
oil
wind power
hydro-electric dam
11
The world population is expected to double from 1990 to 2050
False
True
12
Car exhaust contributes to smog and acid rain, what kind of effect is smog?
a negative effect
a social norm
a trade-off
a positive effect
13
Which of these natural resources is renewable?
gold
oil
water
coal
14
Which of these results in the most negative impacts on Earth
resource depletion
using renewable resources
reclamation
decreased comsumption
15
an increased use of fossil fuels would _____________ impact the Earth
negatively
neutrally
positively
16
Which problem is associated with the use of hydroelectric dams
costs are more than the savings
Is slows water renewability
increased drought
destruction of wildlife habitats
17
In general, how are natural resources and population related?
natural resource use decreases as the population increases
As the population increases, more natural resources are available to use
the rate of natural resource use stays the same as the population increases
populations increase faster in places where more natural resources are
18
The population of the United States grew tremendously in the last 100 years, why?
the construction of new houses in the United States
becasue of better medicines and healthier diets
an increase in natural resources in the United States
the movement of immigrants from the US to other countries
19
there is greater demand for oil and gas companies, household uses, and vehicles in the country
False
True
20
Which of the following would be a good idea so the growing world population does not use up all natural resources?
replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources
modify crops genetically so they would require less water
decrease the use of fossil fuels by encouraging more public transprtation
explore the solar system for another planet for humans to live on
21
In the 1800's there were fewer species becoming extinct than in 2010
False
True
22
Why do humans use natural resources?
natural resources are constantly replentished
natural resources provide many jobs for many people
natural resources prevent populations from growing to quickly
natural resources can be a source of energy
23
A company decides to "go green" by eliminating a paperwork and puttingin formation in computers. Why would they do this?
economic concerns
environmental concerns
cultural practices
societal norms
24
The number of species extinctions is equal to the human population at any given time
False
True
25
Which of these had the greatest impact on natural resources comsumption?
Iron Age
founding of the United States of America
Industrial Revolution
World War II
26
Immigration can have an effect of population size
True
False
27
In 2016, Japan's birth rate was 8:100 and the death rate was 10:100. What most likely happend to Japan's population?
grew slowly
decreased slowly
grew quickly
stayed the same
28
Why has the human population increased over time?
transportation has allowed humans to travel to different parts of the world
new farming techniques has helped humans create more food sources
anitbiotics has allowed humans to fight disease more effectively
hunting techniques has provided ways for more animals to be caught for food
29
How can a city decrease its per capita use of water?
it can encourage each citizen to use less water
It can find a new source of water for the city
It can increase the total amount of water available
It can limit the number of new people moving into the city
30
What factor is most likely to cause a decline in a population's growth rate?
decrease in death rate
increase in birth rate
high immigration out of the area
improvements in medical care
31
as the human population increases, human demand for resources decreases
True
False
32
Which statement is true about the amount of water on Earth
There is a fixed amount of water on Earth that is continuously recycled
The amount of water on Earth is more than enough for the growing population
There is an increasing amount of water on Earth becasue of rain and snow
the amount of water on Earth is replaced much faster than it is being used
33
Which of these is the greatest contributor to increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
burning fossil fuels
increased use of herbicides and pesticides
removing minerals from the ground
decreased populations in nonidustrialized nations
34
Humans use energy resources to do work. How is it used?
to make more resources
to make more food for the population
to generate electricity
to produce heat
35
It took longer for the population to grow from 3 to 4 billion than it did to grow from 6 to 7 billion
False
True
36
It will take less than 10 years for the population to go from 8 billion to 9 billion
True
False
37
the people in the country must establish conservation efforts to make sure future generations will have enough
False
True
38
Which of these energy resources is renewable?
natural gas
iron
the sun
coal
39
The population in an area increases. As a result, there is an increased demand for water. what impact could this have?
the supply of the resouce will decrease, potentially destroying habitats
water will run out quickly - it is not a renewable resource
the supply of water will increase because more will use it
water quality improves because more people are going to need clean water.
40
More fossil fuel use impacts our atmosphere due to an increase of
greenhouse gases
runoff water
deforestation
41
A city determines the average amount of electricity used by its citizens. What is this called?
population growth
resource use
conservation science
per capita consumption
42
Which of these results in the greatest changes to the surface of the Earth?
recycling
water reservoirs
mining
geothermal power
43
This data shows that over time, the use of natural energy resources has
remained the same
decreased
increase
44
As the population size increases, the per capita consumption of fossil fuels
decreases
increases
stays the same
45
When the human population is not increasing so quickly, the number of extinctions will not increase as quickly
False
True
46
What has happened to the size of the human population over time?
The population has always increased at a steady rate
The population has grown slowly since the modern age
The population did not change at all until the year 1880
The population increased rapidly in the last 200 years
47
the use of sugar and population have both been increasing. How could this could effect Earth's water resources?
less people using more sugar negatively impacts the use of water resources
If people use less sugar, the demand for water decreases
if people use more sugar, the demand on water increases
more people using more sugar positively impacts the use of water resources
48
what human activity would have the greatest negative impact on the hydrosphere (Earth's water)
using fertalizers and pesticides on lawns
driving hybrid vehicles
planting more trees and plants
burning fossil fuels that pollute the air causing acid rain
49
What could cause a population's size to stay the same?
increase in birth rate and an increase in deaths
death rate increase
birth rate and death rate are equal
birth rate decrease
50
One can predict that if the population growth continues at the same rate, there will be ______ available energy sources.
fewer
decreased
increased
same amount used per capita
51
The population should grow by more than 2 billion between 2010 and 2050
False
True
